ISS Marks 15th Anniversary
On November 2, 2015, NASA and its international partners celebrated a decade and a half of continuous human presence on the International Space Station (ISS). The first people to work and live on the...
View ArticleThis Month in NASA History: The Cornerstone of the ISS Reached Orbit
On November 20, 1998, the Zarya module launched from Kazakhstan aboard a three-stage Proton rocket to form the cornerstone of the International Space Station (ISS). Official impetus for the U.S. to...
View ArticleCommercial Crew Program Expands Opportunities
NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is driving the expansion of the U.S. economy into space while supporting the agency’s journey to Mars. In September 2014, NASA announced the selection of two private...
View ArticleAt GRC, Science Underscores Project Management
For Nancy Rabel Hall, a love of science and learning paved the way to becoming a project manager at Glenn Research Center (GRC). Hall is a project manager in the ISS and Human Health Office at GRC,...
View ArticleThis Month in NASA History: The U.S. SCORE’d in the Race to Space
On December 18, 1958, a top-secret mission rocketed into space from Cape Canaveral, Florida. One day later, its success was broadcast around the world. To outsiders, the Signal Communication by...
View ArticleISS Hosts New Science and Technology Investigations
On December 6, an Orbital ATK Cygnus left Cape Canaveral Air Force Base with novel science and research materials destined for the International Space Station (ISS). “We have over 3500 kilograms of...
View ArticleOrion Service Module Reports for Duty
One year after Exploration Flight Test 1 (EFT-1), the successful maiden voyage of Orion’s crew module, another crucial piece of the spacecraft is set to begin testing. On Dec 5, 2014, EFT-1 exceeded...
View ArticleFrom the APPEL Director: The Privilege of Training NASA’s Workforce
Looking back at 2015, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden said, “Our workforce continues to do amazing things.” At APPEL, it is our privilege to support their efforts. Mr. Bolden was referring to NASA...
View ArticleValue-Based Approach to Optimizing Resource Allocation
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a novel framework for prioritizing resources to deliver on key Earth science objectives. NASA’s Earth Science...
View ArticleThe Inside Scoop: Cost Estimating and Reporting at NASA
In November’s Virtual Project Management (PM) Challenge, Doug Comstock, Kristin Van Wychen, and Mary Beth Zimmerman offered practical advice on cost estimating and reporting. The Virtual PM Challenge,...
View ArticleAcademy Bookshelf: Compelling People and Executive Presence
No silver bullet can increase your persuasiveness or influence, but you can change the way others see you, according to author and APPEL instructor Matthew Kohut. Some people seem to have a gift for...
View ArticleBridging Cultures to Create Positive Change
As Kennedy Space Center (KSC) emerges as the nexus for federal and commercial space launches, Mark Wiese is helping teams bridge cultural gaps to ensure mission success for all. Wiese, chief of the...
View ArticleAdvancing the Space Science Decadal Survey Process
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine focuses on enhancing the success of the Space Science Decadal Survey process. For the past 50 years, NASA and other...
View ArticleThis Month in NASA History: New Horizons Made History—the First Time
Ten years ago this month, NASA’s New Horizons became the fastest spacecraft ever launched—after a critical hardware concern almost left it stranded on the launch pad. Pluto, initially considered the...
View ArticleGovernment Brief: James Webb Space Telescope on Schedule
As its 2018 launch approaches, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to progress on schedule, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The purpose of the JWST is...
View ArticleNASA and NOAA Assess Rising Temperature Trend
Data from NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Institute (NOAA) confirm that 2015 was the warmest year on record. “2015 clearly was the warmest...
View ArticleAt GRC, Rocket U Achieves High-Altitude Success
Glenn Research Center’s (GRC) Rocket University reached the height of success with its pilot program and the Autonomously Navigated parGliding Experimental Lander (ANGEL) project. Launched in 2013,...
View ArticleNASA Expands Transportation Options in LEO
With three new Cargo Resupply Services (CRS) contracts, NASA is reinvigorating support for the International Space Station (ISS) as it maintains a focus on deep space missions. For more than 15 years,...
View ArticleEM-1 Will Advance Low-Cost Deep Space Exploration
When the Space Launch System (SLS) blasts off for the first time in 2018, it will propel science and technology farther along the journey to Mars. The SLS, the most powerful rocket in the world and...
View ArticleInvesting in the Future of NASA and the Nation
NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden underscored the intertwined futures of America and its space agency in his State of NASA address on February 9, 2016. “If you take a step back for a moment and reflect...
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